Martin Japanangka Johnson b. 1957 Lajamanu, NT

  • Artist (Painter)
Well-known Warlpiri artist from Lajamanu (NT) who publicly advocates improved financial rewards for Aboriginal artists.
Talk | Version history | Updated Oct. 19, 2011 | Created Jan. 1, 1994
Name
Martin Japanangka Johnson
Birth date
c.1957
Birth place
Lajamanu, NT
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Residence
  • c.1957- Lajamanu, NT
Active Period
  • c.1986-
Languages
  • English
Is Indigenous
Yes
Heritage Country
  • Lajamanu, NT
Dreaming
  • Karntajarra (Two Women)
  • Watiya Warnu
  • Nganja Warli
  • Yarla
Initial Record Data Source
  • Aboriginal Artists of the Western Desert: A Biographical Dictionary

Born at Lajamanu c.1955-60 of the Warlpiri tribe and language, his country is Lajamanu and he can paint Yarla, Nganja Warli, Watiya Warnu and Karntajarra (Two Women) Dreamings. One of the better known artists at Lajamanu, he works with his wife, Kay McDonald and began painting in 1986 on canvas board. Very conscious of the economics of the painting enterprise, he is a strong and intelligent advocate of improved financial returns for artists.

Writers:
Johnson, Vivien
Date written:
1994
Last updated:
2011
associate of
Kay Nungarrayi McDonald
1957
spouse of
Kay Nungarrayi McDonald
1957
parent of
Kay Nungarrayi McDonald
1957
associate of
John Mitchel
1815
Artist (Photographer), Artist (Draughtsman)
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